These New Puritans - Inside The Rose
2 Stars
Sometimes, maybe you can just be a bit too clever for your own good.
22nd March 2019
Reviews
Vampire Weekend make a joyful, imaginative return at EartH
Despite taking several years away from the live arena, this is a band still holding onto their creative peak with ease.
22nd March 2019
Ex Hex - It’s Real
4 Stars
Every bit as essential as last time out.
21st March 2019
The Japanese House delivers a shatteringly confident set at Electric Ballroom
Tonight confirms Amber Bain as a performer who finally seems comfortable in her own skin.
21st March 2019
George Ezra’s feel-good factor hits the big leagues at London’s O2
20,000 people are invited into his living room for a glorious, restorative evening of comfort.
21st March 2019
Jenny Lewis - On The Line
4-5 Stars
A stately and unhurried affair that methodically untangles heartbreak with sharp storytelling and her trademark rapier wit.
19th March 2019
Nilüfer Yanya - Miss Universe
4 Stars
A singer-songwriter who evades pigeonholing.
19th March 2019
Lizzo, Amyl & the Sniffers, Pottery and more bring SXSW 2019 to a highlight-packed climax
The Texas extravaganza may be done for another year, but it’s leaving on a high.
17th March 2019
Solange – When I Get Home
4 Stars
When she talks, you listen.
15th March 2019
Benjamin Francis Leftwich - Gratitude
4 Stars
A rebrand and a couple of synthesisers can make for a powerful combination.
15th March 2019
Stephen Malkmus - Groove Denied
3-5 Stars
It captures the finer points of Stephen Malkmus’ craftsmanship in wildly esoteric and robotic form.
15th March 2019
CHAI - Punk
4 Stars
An inclusive call-to-arms championing individuality, uniqueness and self-confidence.
15th March 2019
Fontaines DC continue their SXSW reign, while Viagra Boys, Charly Bliss, Haiku Hands & more highlight Day Three
Luck of the Irish? Nah, this is pure, hard-earned magic.
15th March 2019
Day two of SXSW’s cross-continental highlights, feat Body Type, NOTHING and more
Squid, Bedouine and Jess Williamson also shone on a Texas Tuesday.
13th March 2019
Karen O & Danger Mouse - Lux Prima
5 Stars
A near-flawless advertisement for the power of collaboration.
12th March 2019
Dave - Psychodrama
4-5 Stars
An album of sublime quality.
10th March 2019
Sports Team - Keep Walking!
4 Stars
There’s a whole corner of guitar music fans for whom Sports Team are the band they’ve been waiting for.
8th March 2019
Sasami - Sasami
4 Stars
A bold and well-rounded debut.
8th March 2019
Stella Donnelly - Beware of the Dogs
4 Stars
Stella Donnelly has got the world in her palm, and the brain to do exactly what she wants with it.
8th March 2019
Indoor Pets - Be Content
4 Stars
Primed to take on the indie-pop world.
8th March 2019
HEALTH, Crows, Lady Bird and more storm All Points East at DIY and Jager Curtain Call’s Jagerhaus takeover
Another year, another packed to the rafters day of musical thrills.
6th March 2019
The Futureheads’ London comeback show proves there’s more to their return than just nostalgia
Yeah, it’s good to hear the oldies, but the Mackem quartet are looking forwards as well as back tonight.
6th March 2019
Track review: The National - You Had Your Soul With You
Enough familiarity to feel like returning home, and enough tweaks to the formula to resist sounding like National-by-numbers.
6th March 2019
Foals - Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost - Part 1
5 Stars
The ultimate Foals album.
1st March 2019
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.